πŸ”Œ REST APIs β€’ Third-Party Integrations β€’ Mobile Backends

API Development Services: Build Scalable Backends That Work

Your website talks to your mobile app. Your app talks to your CRM. Your CRM talks to your email tool. That's what API development enables. I've been building REST APIs for over 8 years β€” for job portals, mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and internal tools. Secure, documented, and ready to scale.

I built the backend API for Workiley Android app (10,000+ downloads). I've integrated Stripe, PayPal, Twilio, Mailchimp, and 20+ other third-party services. If you need data to flow between systems, I can build it.

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What Is API Development? (And Why Your Business Needs It)

Making your systems talk to each other

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20+

APIs built from scratch

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Average API response time

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10k+

Mobile app users served

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99.9%

API uptime guaranteed

API development is the backbone of modern software. When your mobile app needs data from your database β€” that's an API. When your website needs to process credit cards β€” that's an API. When your CRM needs to talk to your email marketing tool β€” that's an API.

Without APIs, your systems are isolated islands. With them, everything works together. I build RESTful APIs that are fast, secure, and easy for other developers to use.

API Development Services I Offer

From custom APIs to third-party integrations

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Custom REST API Development

Build from scratch. CRUD operations, authentication, filtering, pagination, sorting. Follows RESTful conventions. Returns JSON. Includes full documentation.

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Third-Party API Integration

Connect your app to external services: Stripe (payments), Twilio (SMS), SendGrid (email), Google Maps, OpenAI, Slack, Salesforce, HubSpot, and hundreds more.

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Mobile App Backend API

Build the server-side logic for your mobile app. User authentication, data sync, push notifications, file uploads. Works with Android, iOS, or Flutter apps.

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Authentication & Security

JWT tokens, OAuth2, API keys, rate limiting, request validation, SQL injection protection. Your API stays secure.

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API Documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger)

Interactive API documentation that developers love. Auto-generated from your code. Includes request/response examples, error codes, and test endpoints.

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Legacy API Migration

Replace outdated, slow, or insecure APIs with modern RESTful architecture. Zero downtime migration strategies.

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API Development Technology Stack

Modern tools for modern APIs

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Laravel (PHP)

My primary framework for REST API development. Eloquent ORM, built-in authentication, rate limiting, API resources, and excellent documentation tools.

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Node.js / Express

Lightweight, event-driven APIs. Great for real-time features, WebSockets, and high-concurrency scenarios.

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Python / Django REST

For data-heavy APIs, machine learning integrations, or when your team prefers Python.

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Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite. Proper indexing, query optimization, and data relationships.

My API Development Process

From requirements to deployment

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Requirements & Specification

What data needs to flow? Who calls the API? What authentication is needed? I document every endpoint before coding begins.

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API Design & Architecture

Define endpoints, request/response structures, error codes, versioning strategy. You approve the design before I write code.

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Development (Agile Sprints)

I build endpoints in logical groups. You get a staging URL to test as features complete. No waiting until the end.

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Testing & Quality Assurance

Unit tests, integration tests, load testing. I ensure your API handles expected traffic without breaking.

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Documentation Generation

Interactive OpenAPI/Swagger docs. Your developers (or future you) will thank me.

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Deployment & Monitoring

Deploy to your server (AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.). Set up logging, error tracking, and uptime monitoring.

Real API Development Projects I've Delivered

Case studies from actual client work

πŸ“± Workiley Job Portal API

Challenge: Job portal needed a backend for Android app and website.
Solution: Laravel REST API with JWT authentication, job CRUD, application tracking, search/filters, push notifications.
Result: API handles 50,000+ requests daily. Powers both web platform and Android app (10k+ downloads). Response time: 80-120ms.

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πŸ›οΈ E-Commerce API with Payment Gateway

Challenge: Online store needed unified API for multiple payment providers.
Solution: Custom API integrating Stripe, PayPal, and Razorpay. Unified checkout endpoint, webhook handling, order management.
Result: $250k+ processed through API in first 6 months. Zero payment failures.

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🏒 CRM Integration API

Challenge: B2B company needed website forms to sync with their Salesforce CRM.
Solution: Middleware API that receives webhook data, transforms it, and pushes to Salesforce via their REST API.
Result: 600+ hours saved per year on manual data entry.

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πŸ€– AI Chatbot API Integration

Challenge: E-commerce site wanted ChatGPT integration for customer support.
Solution: Custom API that takes customer questions, queries OpenAI, and returns answers. Includes context from product database.
Result: 70% of support tickets automated. See AI chatbot services for more.

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Common Third-Party API Integrations I Handle

Connect your app to the services you already use

πŸ’³ Payments

Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay, Square

πŸ“§ Email

SendGrid, Mailchimp, AWS SES, Postmark

πŸ’¬ SMS & Comms

Twilio, Vonage, WhatsApp Business API

πŸ“ Storage

AWS S3, Cloudinary, DigitalOcean Spaces

πŸ€– AI & ML

OpenAI GPT, Google Vision, Hugging Face

πŸ“Š CRM

Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, Zoho

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Google Maps, Mapbox, OpenStreetMap

πŸ“… Calendar

Google Calendar, Calendly, Outlook

Don't see your service? I've integrated 50+ different third-party APIs over the years. If it has API documentation, I can integrate it.

API Development Pricing

Fixed-price or hourly β€” whichever makes sense for your project

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Single API Integration

$500 – $1,500
Connect your app to one third-party service (e.g., Stripe, Mailchimp, Twilio). Includes authentication, error handling, and documentation.

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Custom REST API (Small)

$2,000 – $4,000
5-10 endpoints. User authentication, CRUD operations. Perfect for mobile app backend or simple data API.

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Custom REST API (Complex)

$4,000 – $10,000+
15+ endpoints, advanced filtering, real-time features, multiple integrations, admin dashboard. Full-scale API for complex applications.

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πŸ’‘ Not sure what you need? Let's hop on a 15-minute call. I'll ask the right questions and give you a fixed-price quote. No hourly games.

Frequently Asked Questions About API Development

What's the difference between REST API and GraphQL?

REST is simpler and more common. GraphQL gives clients more control over what data they fetch. I build both. For most projects, REST is the right choice. I'll recommend what fits your needs.

How long does API development take?

Simple integrations: 1-2 weeks. Small custom API: 3-5 weeks. Complex API: 6-12 weeks. Depends on endpoints, authentication, and integrations.

Will my API be secure?

Yes. I implement JWT tokens, API keys, rate limiting, HTTPS enforcement, input validation, SQL injection protection, and security headers. Regular security updates included.

Do you provide API documentation?

Absolutely. I provide interactive OpenAPI/Swagger documentation. Your developers (or future you) will have clear examples of every endpoint, parameter, and response.

Can you build an API for my mobile app?

Yes. I've built backends for Android and Flutter apps. If you need a mobile app, check my mobile app development services for a complete package.

What's the ongoing cost for API maintenance?

$99/month for monitoring, security updates, and minor changes. Hosting (DigitalOcean, AWS) is separate β€” typically $20-100/month depending on traffic.

Can you integrate my API with my existing website?

Yes. I can connect your API to your custom web development project or existing website. If you need the whole package (website + API), ask about bundle pricing.

Ready to Build Your API?

Let's talk about your integration needs. I'll help you design an API that's scalable, secure, and a pleasure to use. Free 15-minute consultation.

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